Time zone in Cape Town
The current local time in Cape Town, South Africa is shown above, synchronized to the second. Cape Town uses South Africa Standard Time (UTC+2). Cape Town does not observe daylight saving time, so the time is UTC+2 all year round.
Show the time in Cape Town in fullscreen
Use the fullscreen button to turn your screen into a large clock showing the local time in Cape Town. In the settings you can choose a theme, add your own background image or switch to an analog clock face.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Cape Town in?
Cape Town uses South Africa Standard Time (UTC+2). The IANA time zone identifier is Africa/Johannesburg.
Does Cape Town observe daylight saving time?
Cape Town does not observe daylight saving time, so the time is UTC+2 all year round.
What is the time difference to Cape Town?
The time difference between your location and Cape Town is shown directly under the clock. It is calculated from your device’s time zone and always takes daylight saving time into account.